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Graduate students at Clemson University work on last year’s concept prototype — Deep Orange 16. This year they are working alongside BMW engineers to develop the Deep Orange 17 energy-positive electric vehicle concept, scheduled to debut this August. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jul 14, 2026

BMW sponsors Clemson Deep Orange 17 project

BMW is sponsoring Clemson University's Deep Orange 17, where graduate students are developing a solar-integrated, energy-positive electric vehicle.

Clemson University’s Deep Orange 16 is a semi-autonomous rescue vehicle designed to speed disaster response and enhance safety in extreme conditions. (Photo/Clemson University)|Deep Orange 16 is designed to be driven into a disaster and, if necessary, drive itself back without someone behind the wheel. (Photo/Clemson University)|Deep Orange 16 was inspired by the critical need for rescue personnel and equipment in the North Carolina mountains following last year’s Hurricane Helene. (Photo/Clemson University)|The interior of the vehicle can carry patients, rescue victims or equipment. (Photo/Clemson University)
Aug 15, 2025

Clemson University unveils Deep Orange 16 disaster response vehicle

Clemson University’s Deep Orange 16 is a semi-autonomous rescue vehicle designed to speed disaster response and enhance safety in extreme conditions.

Construction of the trail bridge over Verdae Boulevard is slated to begin in August and be completed in late 2026. (Rendering/City of Greenville)
Jul 25, 2025

New Swamp Rabbit Trail bridge to cross Verdae Boulevard

Greenville will build a Swamp Rabbit Trail bridge over Verdae Boulevard, improving safety and advancing trail expansion toward Mauldin and CU-ICAR.